Precedent+and+Statutory+Interpretation+Terms

Terms to define and learn: Appeal Binding precedent Case law Court of record Common law Disapproving Distinguishing Defendant Ex poste facto Ejusdem Generis Inter partes Obiter dicta (dictum) Over ruling Precedent (doctrine of precedent) Persuasive precedent Prima Facie Plaintiff Ratio decedendi Reversing Superior Court Stare decisis Statutory Interpretation